Elon Musk’s mother, May Musk, has opened up about the troubling dynamics of her marriage to Errol Musk, revealing shocking details that have long remained hidden. In her memoir, “A Woman Makes a Plan,” she sheds light on the tumultuous relationship that profoundly impacted their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, including the billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Born in Pretoria in 1946, Errol Musk was a s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed engineer and businessman, while May, 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in Canada in 1948, was a rising model and nutritionist. The couple married in 1970, envisioning a bright future together. However, beneath the surface, their marriage was riddled with conflict. May describes enduring emotional and physical abuse from Errol, which not only shattered her sense of self but also left deep scars on their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren. Elon, recalling a traumatic incident from his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥hood, described witnessing his father’s violent outbursts against May, a memory that continues to haunt him.
After nearly a decade of marriage, May made the courageous decision to divorce Errol in 1979, seeking a fresh start for herself and their three 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren. The divorce was not without its challenges, as Errol contested custody and sought to undermine May’s efforts to provide for their family. Despite the hardships, she remained determined to raise her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren in a nurturing environment.
The ongoing tension between Errol and Elon escalated over the years, particularly as Elon began to achieve success in his ventures. Errol’s claims of having financially supported Elon’s early enterprises have been met with strong denials from both Elon and May, who assert that their successes were self-made.
Today, the Musk family dynamics remain complicated. While Errol has retreated into a quieter life in South Africa, May continues to thrive as a model and nutritionist, proudly supporting her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren. Elon Musk, now a billionaire and influential figure in technology, has distanced himself from his father’s tumultuous legacy, striving to carve out his own identity separate from the shadows of his upbringing.